(sorry for the illiterate sentence on the first post of this) At 13 November 2002, 09:27 PM, Ma Be wrote:
** ... But 'maximization of individual freedom(s)' may entail compromises that warrant restricting somewhat *complete* freedom as preached by "orthodox" free market forces.If you believe this, Marcus, then we have no basis for further discussion of the matter. It is logically inconsistent to claim that one can "maximize individual freedom" while restricting the same.
You can perhaps argue that maximum individual freedom in a market is not the best way to approach metrication, etc., but you cannot, in my opinion, rationally claim that you restrict freedom to maximize freedom.
Surely I am not understanding you, right?
Regards,
Jim
